Beyond the IOC: Elevating Threat Intelligence with Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

The white paper "Beyond the IOC" explores why traditional reliance on IOCs is insufficient in today’s threat landscape and how focusing on attacker TTPs enables better detection, prevention, and response. It outlines how TTPs provide richer context, connect disparate data points, and help organizations anticipate and disrupt attacks more effectively.

Key insights include:

• Why TTPs offer greater predictive power and strategic value than IOCs.

• How to align CTI efforts with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK®, the Cyber Kill Chain®, and STIX for standardized intelligence sharing.

• Practical applications of TTPs to model attacker behavior, direct threat hunting, and enhance communication with stakeholders.

• A four-stage framework for building a mature CTI communications protocol that bridges gaps between analysts and operational teams.

• The critical role of a Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) in structuring data, automating workflows, and scaling threat response.

Download the white paper now to move beyond reactive defenses and establish a proactive, intelligence-driven cybersecurity strategy.